What Is Krabbe Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Do Bone Marrow Transplants Impact Krabbe Disease?
One treatment that has seen some success is a bone marrow transplant. By transferring blood-producing marrow from a healthy person into someone with Krabbe disease, the patient’s body is able to produce the enzymes needed to slow the progression of nerve deterioration.
However, this is not a proven cure for Krabbe disease. Marrow transplants may yield positive results when bone marrow is donated to an infant. Transplants to babies in utero are particularly lethal to the baby.
